“A stylish, smooth and modernised version of an old favourite, this massager needs no introduction. Classic, effective and powerful!”
Tracey Cox
Very well then. With a tip of the hat to designer and sexpert Tracey Cox herself, let’s skip straight to the Dare!’s vital statistics:
Tracey Cox Dare! Vibrator Details:
- Length 9.5 inches
- 4.5 inches insertable
- 4 inches circumference
- Silicone material, no latex or phthalates
- Firm shaft
- Three rotation speeds and 7 vibration modes
- Splashproof
- Rabbit design
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What you get
Before you even glimpse the Dare! you might be questioning just where you’ve heard the name ‘Tracey Cox’ before. A renowned sexpert and tv presenter, Tracey Cox is renowned for international range of best-selling books and insight into the art of sex, body language and relationships. With this in mind, expectations are slightly raised already for the Dare! Rabbit vibrator. Designed with a rotating shaft and internal vibrating motor, the Dare! Adopts the traditional rabbit design: thicker, curved G-spot orientated head and twin pronged rabbit ears as well as a various number of speeds, patterns and combinations. This vibrator certainly looks the part but is the price tag a sign of quality or the name behind this toy?
Varying Speeds
As a luxury rabbit vibrator, the Dare! adopts the ever-popular addition of the rotating shaft. With three rotating speeds and seven vibration modes, this vibrator is certainly ticking the right boxes so far, if the success of similar vibes is to go by. Let’s see what some of these customers have to say:
“Apart from being a lot prettier than my other rabbits, it really does push all the right buttons, leading to an amazing orgasm that was totally different to anything I’ve experienced while masturbating before.”
– says one user on http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=22184&reviewpage=1#customer_reviews
“I like a strong sensation so I much prefer the faster swirls from the shaft and the full power function from the rabbit vibe, but the other softer settings provide quite a luxurious warm-up. ;)”
– says rubysoho from the same source
“Plenty of settings but the vibrate function seems to be lacking power.”
– says rabbit_reviews
“The vibrations felt in the clitoral stimulating tip were moderately powerful…
The shaft wasn’t stiff or curved enough for maximum G-spot stimulation, and the vibrations/pulsations were not powerful enough for clitoral orgasms”
– says GeekyNymph
The Dare receives mixed reviews in this category, generally faring better when not compared to other more well known vibrators. Many users praise the range of settings and generally powerful vibrators, however, fans of more powerful high end motors might be slightly disappointed in this category. Nevertheless, a sturdy all-round positive review set was found for this function: to quote another user ‘good but not great’.
Shape and Material
The Dare! is made out of silicone and is 100% latex and phthalates free. This makes this particular vibrator among the most hygienic, easy to clean and it is non-porous which means that it won’t detain any nasty smells or infection when properly cleaned after each use. Storage of your silicone vibrator should be maintained in a separate bag in a cool, dry place and, in order to get the most out of your playtime, pair this or any other silicone toy with a good, water based lubricant.
As for the shape, this rabbit doesn’t really pull any new tricks out of the hat with it. It’s a rather basic, standard sized rabbit employing the prong eared rabbit clitoral stimulation popular with many traditional rabbit vibes. This particular feature is something to take into consideration if you prefer gentler ‘tickling’ or more pressured clitoral stimulation. For the latter, you may wish to consider a firmer, more bulbous point to your rabbit’s clitoral stem such as found with the increasingly popular LELO INA or the Ultimate Rechargeable Rabbit from Bondara.co.uk.
Typically, these rabbits vary in terms of length and pressure needed to apply on the clitoris. Let’s see what one user had to say:
“The shaft wasn’t stiff or curved enough for maximum G-spot stimulation…it did not bring me to orgasm externally nor internally. I think if the design of this product was altered slightly this could change.”
– says one user on http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=22184&reviewpage=1#customer_reviews
Generally, reviews were quite positive pertaining to the materials though there were some, such as this user on LoveHoney, who found that more centred G-spot stimulation was a slight issue. That being said, again, when not compared outright to previous vibrators the Dare! scored quite highly as a general all-rounder. For those looking for something a bit more specific within the same price range, you might wish to consider LoveHoney’s own Happy Rabbit range: classically designed rabbits tailored quite cleverly to different areas of stimulation such as the G-spot or clitoris.
Ease of use
The controls of this vibrator are fairly straight forward – a god send to anyone in a compromising position and cycling through specific settings! With LED lighting, the handle presents all three buttons on the inner bottom of the toy. A single button to power the toy is accompanied by two others to control vibration pattern and rotation. The controls are nicely positioned so as to not cause any unnecessary switching on or off at a crucial moment!
Batteries
The Dare! runs on three AAA batteries though these aren’t included with your vibrator so be sure to purchase them before your toy arrives to avoid first night disappointment!
Waterproof?
Sadly, no. This vibrator is splash proof only. Handy for cleaning though bath times won’t include this little bunny. To clean simply wipe down with a warm, damp cloth.
Quietness
This rabbit is generally regarded as quite quiet, however, this is also remarked to have been at the expense of some of the stronger vibrations of its competitors. Ideal for house shares, thin walls or nosey neighbours!
Newcomer friendly?
Absolutely. If anything, this is a vibrator that seems to be geared towards middle of the road users of the rabbit. The Dare is neither too large nor too intimidating and with a good range of settings, easy to use controls and battery changes as well as a slightly gentler approach to its vibrating motor this vibe is ideal for newcomers.
Pros and more experienced rabbit users might struggle with the muted features of this rabbit however, particularly since it is geared towards more general than focused stimulation. Honestly, there are better alternatives out there within the same price range for the pro such as the Ultimate Rechargeable Rabbit from Bondara, retailing at nearly half the price. If the rotating shaft is something you wouldn’t mind exchanging for more powerful or pressurised sensations then this certainly provides a decent alternative. Similarly, the Serenity rabbit vibrator by Vibe Theory boasts similar features to the Dare! with relatively higher success rates with pros for an extra nine pounds.
Whatever your view on the Dare by Tracey Cox, the lady does however, have these great, handy tips on buying your first vibrator. For these hints and a handy demonstration of the Dare visit: http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=22184&reviewpage=1#customer_reviews
Simply scroll down to discover an invaluable guide by both Tracey and the LoveHoney customer service advisors for a first hand look at this vibe and guide to vibrators in general.
We also have our own great range of guides for you to use too if you are a first time rabbit buyer or want a little clarity of the vast array of rabbits available.
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Conclusion
The Dare! is just one in a range of Tracey Cox’s own toy range and, while the range as a whole generally comes well recommended, the Dare! simply can’t cut it alongside other rechargeable alternatives. With its middle of the road reviews and generally ‘good’ performance, as a stand alone toy the Dare! is well made, well conceived and a solid introduction to the rabbit vibrator for any newcomer.
Those looking to replace their existing rabbit or more experienced users might, however be slightly disappointed. If you know what you want, prefer stronger vibrations and firmer clitoral stimulation, the Dare! probably isn’t for you. A valiant attempt by Tracey Cox but, sadly, a mere reflection of the features found in more successful toys.